We encourage patients to contact their insurance carrier and/or Wellstar Customer Service at 956-STAR (770-956-7827) with any questions
Semaglutide is available in a compounded semaglutide formulation and as the active ingredient in brand-name medications Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Ozempic
Some possible signs of hereditary cancer include: Unusually early age of cancer onset Multiple primary cancers in a single patient Cancer in paired organs (such as in cancer in both breasts) Multi-generational cancers Rare tumors An unusual presentation, such as male breast cancer Belonging to an ethnic group known to be at high risk for hereditary cancers No environmental explanation for the cancer Some gene mutations can increase your cancer risk, so if your provider finds that you are affected, they may recommend increased screenings and other precautions to monitor your health
To counteract this, maintaining a high-protein diet while using GLP-1 medications helps prevent muscle breakdown
GLP-1R agonism has been observed to reduce microglial activation, a key driver of neuroinflammation, and to protect against neuronal damage
